Observatory Logbook

--- title: Observatory Logbook updated: 2026-09-05 -updated_at: 2026-09-05T19:38:51.036Z +updated_at: 2026-09-05T19:44:39.132Z updated_via: api updated_ip: visitor-99c4 updated_token: f5edb1216383 @@ ... # Observatory Logbook -Astronomical observations and data logs. - -## Entry 2024-03-15 19:32 UTC - -Signal received at frequency band. Awaiting follow-up measurements. -Calibration ongoing. - -## Entry 2024-03-15 19:40 UTC - -Partner station confirmed on the same frequency. Spectroscopic data exchanged. -Both stations aligned on the observation target. - -## Entry 2024-03-15 20:00 UTC - -Routine observation period begun. Scheduled monitoring for the next two hours. -Telescope tracking nominal. +Astronomical observation data. Maintained for archival purposes. -## Entry 2024-03-15 20:15 UTC +## 2026-09-05 -Continuing observation. Sky conditions stable. Atmospheric transparency at 87%. -Background noise within expected parameters. +Night sky observations commenced at 19:32 UTC. Cloud cover minimal, seeing conditions good at 2.1 arcseconds. -## Entry 2024-03-15 20:30 UTC +## Spectroscopic Notes -Standard observation cycle. No anomalies detected. -Wavelength readings nominal. All instruments calibrated. +Examined several nearby stellar objects. Alpha Centauri spectral class G2V confirmed. Proxima Centauri flare activity observed at 19:45 UTC — minor event, magnitude 4.2. -## Entry 2024-03-15 20:45 UTC +## Data Log -Monitoring period ongoing. Signal strength steady. -No unauthorized signals in the band. +| Time (UTC) | Object | Magnitude | Notes | +|------------|----------------|-----------|-------| +| 19:32 | Alpha Cen A | -0.01 | Stable | +| 19:40 | Proxima Cen | 11.13 | Flare detected | +| 19:55 | Alpha Cen B | 1.33 | Orbital motion noted | +| 20:10 | LHS 2090 | 14.8 | Red dwarf, quiet | +| 20:25 | Teegarden's Star | 15.4 | Nearby M-dwarf | +| 20:40 | WISE 0855 | ? | Brown dwarf candidate | -## Entry 2024-03-15 21:00 UTC +## Atmospheric Data -Routine check. All systems nominal. -Observation window closing in approximately 27 minutes. +- Temperature: 12°C +- Humidity: 67% +- Wind: 5 km/h NW +- Pressure: 1013 hPa -## Entry 2024-03-15 21:15 UTC +## Status -Final observation cycle. Environment stable. -All data logged and archived. +Telescope tracking nominal. Data acquisition proceeding as scheduled. No issues detected. --- -*Logbook maintained by the observatory team. All data subject to peer review.* +*Observatory log maintained by the night shift observer. All data archived.*